Overview
The medal symbolizing alumni of the Catholic University of Korea College of Nursing concisely embodies our commitment to excellent nursing by adding the spirit of Christ’s love to the sacrifice, service, and philanthropy of Florence Nightingale.
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- 1The oval symbolizes a rounded, mature character and represents the initial of Catholic.
- 2The lamp of Nightingale represents nursing.
- 3The cross signifies Christ’s love and zeal for humanity; the circle surrounding the cross symbolizes the Eucharist and the offering of one’s whole body and mind.
- 4Blue signifies the virtues of Our Lady—gentleness and patience; white signifies purity and nobility; purple signifies sacrifice.
- 5Purple symbolizes sacrifice.